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From: Beverly Dennis <>
Subject: Re: [RICHMOND-L] Civil War Letter Military Historical
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 08:19:40 -0600


Wendy,
I am used to seeing you on the Mayfield list, but was surprised to see you
on the Richmond list. I was also very excited. My grandfather was
Benjamin RICHMOND b 12 Sep 1882 and his father was John Franklin RICHMOND b
18 Mar 1847 in Jackson Co. TN. My records have his father as John W
RICHMOND b 1819 in Jackson, TN but I have nothing beyond this. I find it
very likely that anyone named Benjamin Franklin RICHMOND is related. Do
you have anything on the descendants of this man. I would be grateful for
any help you can give me.

Beverly Dennis

At 12:54 PM 1/11/00 +0100, you wrote:
> I wanted to share the copies of a letter I recieved in Orlando
>Richmond's papers that were at the National Arcives.
>
> Orlando Richmond was the Brother to Benjamin Franklin Richmond my
>Great Great Grandfather. Of the 9 children Warren, Orlando, Benjamin
>all served during the Civil War (Union Army) Orlando, Warren, and their
>Sister Ruth's husband William Pelton all enlisted at Oberlin Ohio in Nov
>of 1861, and were put to service in Co. C 7th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
>As the family watched these three march off to war, I can't help but
>wonder what went through my GGGrandfathers thoughts. (He was 18 at this
>time, he did not enlist until much later.)
>
> Presumably sparked by much of the talk at Oberlin College, these
>compatriots joined up some time after the original call to arms at the
>College. They joined the Company on 29 Oct 1861, and Enrolled on 20 Oct
>1861 for 3 years service. They Mustered in at Camp Warren, and took a
>train to Charleston WVA. While these brothers and friends served
>together, it had not gone very well. By 9 Aug 1862 Warren F. Richmond
>at the Battle of Cedar Mountian (Slaughters Mt.) had been wounded in the
>bowels. An account that was reported but never confirmed. Warren
>didn't make it to the battle field hospital, and died while trying to
>unite a country. Orlando was present at this battle. In Sept 1862 he
>is listed as absent Wagon Guard. I can only assume that he was placed
>on guard duty for the wagon train. Then it happend, in Dec of 1862 he
>is absent sick in the Baltimore Hospital. On every muster there after
>Orlando is not with his company. The following is a transcribed letter
>to his Col.
>
>Euclid Ohio Feb 2nd 1863
>
>Dear Col.
>
> You will see by this that I am far from the scenes of war. and I
>have great reasons for thanking you for the part you took in obtaining
>my furlough for me. After you left the Fetty I was taken to Baltimore
>and there I remained in hospital until the eighth of Jan when my
>furlough came to my relief. I failed verry fast after I went to
>Baltimore and I do think had not that furlough arrived as it did or some
>one have come and taken me from the accursed doctor I should have been
>past doctoring ere this I was just able to get to the caes (Could be
>calls) and thus I got home about three weeks ago. I think I am a little
>better but it has got such a hold of me that it seems almost impossible
>to check it. I have been out of the hous but once since I have been
>home so you may judge whether I was very well when I got home. My
>furlough has run out-and of course I am not able to return. now I want
>to know what to do. I am not at all alarmed as I am now but if I should
>get so as to walk around some one may be mean enough to get me stuck in
>some hospital so if I could get something to peotect me from them I
>would be content but I leave it with you
>Loves Elk
>O. Richmond
>
>The following is a letter from Euclid from a Dr. E. D. Burton St. Dr. as
>an application for extension of Furlough
>
>Euclid Feb 1 18863
>Col. Crighton of 7th OVIC
>Dear Sir,
>
> Orlando Richmond a private of Co. C whose furlough expires to day is
>still unable to return to his asgiment owing to prostration from Chronic
>diarohia . I am asndrnimg him medicine and I think him very slowly
>imporoving but he needs at least three(? there is a d at the end) months
>time to recover. He askes for a permit to stay that time or cred?
>(credentials??) for an honorable discharge. Young Richmond is an honest
>and patriotic soldier and makes no false show for the sake to bring
>exempt from duty.
>Respectfully submitted
>E. D. Burton M.D.
>
>Discharge papers were completed and approved on Feb 20th 1863.
>
> In March of 1863 he died from this disablity. Consecutive Muster
>Rolls list him Absent/Discharged even to 6 July 1864.
>
> Benjamin Franklin Richmond watched the suffering that his brother
>Orlando went through. Disentary doesn't pose a pretty picture. With
>the loss of both his brothers, he enlisted in 188th OI at Camp Chase
>Ohio, and was discharged on 21 Sept 1865 (TN) Interesting side note,
>William Pelton served the entire war and lived long afterwards.
>
> I am glad today's military provides careful steps to avoid the same
>conditions of it's past. When I look at what these men when through
>then, I have to be proud that I stand beside my Military Guys. (all of
>you) Thank you for taking the time to serve your country to protect
>us! Thank you for placing yourself under dangerous conditions!
>
>Hugs Wendy
>
>
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